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Granny's Goodies

All of these recipes have come down through the generations from our Grandmothers. We invite you to add your own Family Favourites to our collection.

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Avalon's Applesauce 24 apples; peel, core & cut-up
2 Tblsp. water; add to apples & puree
Place in pot & bring to a boil.
Add 1c. honey + approx. 1/4c. brown sugar,
+ 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Simmer, stirring frequently, 10-15 min.
Turn off element & let cool slowly. Mm-m-m (yield: 3 quarts)

Carrie's Applesauce Cake 1/4c. butter                              1 Tblsp. cinnamon
1-1/2c. brown sugar                  1/8 tsp. ground cloves
2c. applesauce (14oz. can)         (optional):
1-2/3c. flour (your choice)             1c. golden raisins
1 tsp. baking soda                           1c. walnuts, chopped (Oven at 350° ~ Grease loaf pan or muffin tins)      Cream together, butter & sugar. Stir in applesauce. Stir together remaining dry ingredients, then add it to applesauce mixture. If desired, add raisins and/or nuts.
Bake loaf approx. 1 hr., muffins 50 min., mini-muffins 35 min.
(toothpick must come out clean.)

Annette's Ginger Snaps 2c. flour                  3/4c. shortening
1 Tblsp. ginger         1c. sugar
2 tsp. baking soda    1 egg
1 tsp. cinnamon         1/4c. molasses
1/2 tsp. salt             white sugar for top
     Sift together first 5 dry ingredients. Cream shortening & sugar; add egg & molasses. Stir in sifted mixture. Roll into balls, flatten & dip in extra sugar.
Bake 12 min. at 350°      yield = 4 dozen

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